December 17th

December 17, 2014

For several years, Paul Stenshoel has urged Barnes County to help protect old cemeteries in rural areas. At a Tuesday Barnes County Commission meeting, Stenshoel said he wanted the county to take responsibility for protecting â€śabandonedâ€ť cemeteries from being plowed up. More in Wednesday's issue of the Times-Record.

December 16th

December 16, 2014

The season could be very joyous for holiday travelers this year with average gasoline prices at a five-year low and dropping. According to the AAA Auto Club, as of Monday, gas in Fargo was about $2.48 per gallon for regular unleaded, compared to $2.91 in November and $2.95 a year ago. The average price nationally on Monday for regular unleaded was $2.54. More in Tuesday's Times-Record.

December 16, 2014

Valley City's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serviceâ€™s Valley City Wetland Management District office is looking for Valley City and Barnes County residents to participate in a Christmas Bird Count Thursday, Dec. 18, said Terry Gwilliams, range technician.More in Tuesday's issue of the Times-Record.

December 15th

December 15, 2014

A Pledge-A-Thon is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Valley City Parks And Recreation Center in an effort to raise up to $4 million for the Valley City Wellness, Health and Physical Education Center.

According to Andrea Nelson of the Sheyenne Valley Foundation, those interested in making a tax-deductible donation toward the center can either stop in or call in pledges to (701) 845-3294.

December 12th

December 12, 2014

December 12, 2014

Kathy Jacobson and Lori Paulson are more than co-workers at Riverside Gardens in Valley City. They're sisters in creativity, and possibly resourcefulness. When these ladies get together, noting is safe from their crafty creations. Using whatever materials are available, Kathy and Lori create delightful works of art that might be described as quirky, fun and whimsical â€“ mostly from found objects. More in Friday's Times-Record.